Gerhard Berthold
German general (1891–1942) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Gerhard Berthold (12 March 1891 – 14 April 1942) was a German general in the Wehrmacht of Nazi Germany during World War II who commanded several divisions. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross. Berthold was killed on 14 April 1942 in Zaytseva Gora, Russia. He was posthumously promoted to Generalleutnant.
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Gerhard Berthold | |
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Born | 12 March 1891 Schneeberg |
Died | 14 April 1942(1942-04-14) (aged 51) Kaluga Oblast, Soviet Union |
Allegiance | German Empire Weimar Republic Nazi Germany |
Service/ | Army |
Rank | Generalleutnant (Posthumously) |
Commands held | 31st Infantry Division XXXXIII Army Corps |
Battles/wars | World War I World War II |
Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
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